Albany vs Wellington Football - 12/14/13

Albany vs. Wellington High School in the Class 1A Div. II State Semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Lowrey Field in Lubbock.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Albany safety Drew Neece (4) breaks up a pass intended for Wellington running back Smilie Granadoz (22) during the fourth quarter of the Lions' 46-20 loss in the Class 1A Div. II state semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Lowrey Field in Lubbock.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Albany safeties Michael Cotter (31) and Drew Neece (4) tackle Wellington running back Terry Gilbreath (13) during the third quarter of the Lions' 46-20 loss in the Class 1A Div. II state semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Lowrey Field in Lubbock.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Albany's Stevie Phillips (11) returns a kickoff during the third quarter of the Lions' 46-20 loss in the Class 1A Div. II state semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Lowrey Field in Lubbock.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Albany running back Caleb Masters (22) shakes off Wellington defensive lineman Walker Williams (12) during the first quarter of the Lions' 46-20 loss in the Class 1A Div. II state semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Lowrey Field in Lubbock.

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Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Albany's Caleb Masters (22) reacts to the Lions' 46-20 loss to Wellington in the Class 1A Div. II state semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Lowrey Field in Lubbock.

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Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Albany cornerback Caleb Masters (22) pressures Wellington quarterback Kelton Long (1) as he throws during the fourth quarter of the Lions' 46-20 loss in the Class 1A Div. II state semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Lowrey Field in Lubbock.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Albany quarterback Drew Neece (4) throws a pass during the fourth quarter of the Lions' 46-20 loss in the Class 1A Div. II state semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Lowrey Field in Lubbock.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Albany head coach Denney Faith yells to his team during the fourth quarter of the Lions' 46-20 loss in the Class 1A Div. II state semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Lowrey Field in Lubbock.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Albany wide receiver Michael Cotter (31) pulls in a touchdown reception past Wellington defensive back Smilie Granadoz (22) during the third quarter of the Lions' 46-20 loss in the Class 1A Div. II state semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Lowrey Field in Lubbock.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Wellington quarterback Klark Ashmore (9) sprints past Albany defenders for a 66-yard touchdown in the second quarter of the Wellington's 46-20 win in the Class 1A Div. II state semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Lowrey Field in Lubbock.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Albany linebacker Justin Jones (12) tackles Wellington running back Logan Martindale (44) during the third quarter of the Lions' 46-20 loss in the Class 1A Div. II state semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Lowrey Field in Lubbock.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Albany fans cheer during the first quarter of the Lions' 46-20 loss in the Class 1A Div. II state semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Lowrey Field in Lubbock.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Albany quarterback Drew Neece (4) is tackled by Wellington defenders Ricky Cruz (20) and Logan Martindale (44) during the third quarter of the Lions' 46-20 loss in the Class 1A Div. II state semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Lowrey Field in Lubbock.

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Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Wellington defensive lineman Keedon Smith (53) pulls down Albany running back Caleb Masters (22) during the second quarter of the Lions' 46-20 loss in the Class 1A Div. II state semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Lowrey Field in Lubbock.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Albany's Alex Faith (30) is consoled by teammate Ethan Hall (50) after the Lions' 46-20 loss to Wellington in the Class 1A Div. II state semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Lowrey Field in Lubbock.

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Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Albany head coach Denney Faith watches the game from the sidelines during the second quarter of the Lions' 46-20 loss in the Class 1A Div. II state semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Lowrey Field in Lubbock.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Albany quarterback Drew Neece (4) throws a pass while being pressured by Wellington linebacker Sonny Bohannon (54) during the third quarter of the Lions' 46-20 loss in the Class 1A Div. II state semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Lowrey Field in Lubbock.

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Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Albany cornerback Caleb Masters (22) and linebacker Hunter Owen (33) tackle Wellington running back Terry Gilbreath (13) for a loss during the first quarter of the Lions' 46-20 loss in the Class 1A Div. II state semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Lowrey Field in Lubbock.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Albany running back Caleb Masters (22) rushes the ball during the second quarter of the Lions' 46-20 loss in the Class 1A Div. II state semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Lowrey Field in Lubbock.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Wellington running back Terry Gilbreath (13) shoves away Albany safety Drew Neece (4) during the first quarter of the Lions' 46-20 loss in the Class 1A Div. II state semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Lowrey Field in Lubbock.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Albany quarterback Drew Neece (4) rolls out for a pass during the fourth quarter of the Lions' 46-20 loss in the Class 1A Div. II state semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Lowrey Field in Lubbock.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Albany running back Caleb Masters (22) shakes off Wellington defensive lineman Walker Williams (12) during the first quarter of the Lions' 46-20 loss in the Class 1A Div. II state semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Lowrey Field in Lubbock.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Albany fans cheer during the third quarter of the Lions' 46-20 loss in the Class 1A Div. II state semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Lowrey Field in Lubbock.

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Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Albany quarterback Drew Neece (4) gets tripped up by Wellington defensive lineman Jeffrey Collins (52) during the first quarter of the Lions' 46-20 loss in the Class 1A Div. II state semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Lowrey Field in Lubbock.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Albany quarterback Drew Neece (4) slips away from Wellington defensive lineman Edgar Tellez (55) during the third quarter of the Lions' 46-20 loss in the Class 1A Div. II state semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Lowrey Field in Lubbock.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Albany head coach Denney Faith talks to his team after the Lions' 46-20 loss to Wellington in the Class 1A Div. II state semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Lowrey Field in Lubbock.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Albany cornerback Caleb Masters (22) and linebacker Hunter Owen (33) tackle Wellington running back Terry Gilbreath (13) for a loss during the first quarter of the Lions' 46-20 loss in the Class 1A Div. II state semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Lowrey Field in Lubbock.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Albany quarterback Drew Neece (4) throws a pass during the second quarter of the Lions' 46-20 loss in the Class 1A Div. II state semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Lowrey Field in Lubbock.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Albany safety Drew Neece (4) breaks up a pass intended for Wellington running back Smilie Granadoz (22) during the fourth quarter of the Lions' 46-20 loss in the Class 1A Div. II state semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Lowrey Field in Lubbock.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Albany quarterback Drew Neece (4) is tackled by Wellington defensive back Ricky Cruz (20) and linebacker Logan Martindale (44) during the third quarter of the Lions' 46-20 loss in the Class 1A Div. II state semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Lowrey Field in Lubbock.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Albany quarterback Drew Neece (4) rushes the ball during the fourth quarter of the Lions' 46-20 loss in the Class 1A Div. II state semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Lowrey Field in Lubbock.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Albany's Stevie Phillips (11) returns a kickoff for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the Lions' 46-20 loss in the Class 1A Div. II state semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Lowrey Field in Lubbock.

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Albany offensive lineman Javier Rocha (77) hold up quarterback Drew Neece (4) as he is dragged down by Wellington linebacker Logan Martindale (44) during the third quarter of the Lions' 46-20 loss in the Class 1A Div. II state semifinal on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Lowrey Field in Lubbock.